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Experts and enthusiasts competitively collaborate in the creation of screen-centric "best of" lists. Hosted by draft commissioners Clay Keller and Ryan Marker. "Most impeccable taste in guests." - Entertainment Weekly

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It's week two of BROOKS MONTH! Screenwriter / Emmy nominee Eva Anderson (Margot's Got Money Troubles) returns to the show to competitively collaborate with Commissioner Clay on the definitive ranking of the feature films written and/or directed by Os... more

BROOKS MONTH is finally here! To kick things off, guest GMs Dave Schilling and Alison Herman competitively / collaboratively rank the 8 feature films written and/or directed by 20th century comedy icon ALBERT BROOKS!

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Screen Drafts Legends Darren Franich and Graham Skipper Draft one-on-one for the first time, ranking the best films adapted from the most legendary stories in the Western canon!

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Marya and Robert are back at the Draft Table, this time joined by Booster Club Official Sponsor Eric Darling, to rank the 7 BEST films that have won the coveted PALME D'OR at the Cannes Film Festival since the year 2000!

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Recent Guests

Eva Anderson
Guest on James L. Brooks draft, writer and performer
Independent
Episode: JAMES L. BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Eva Anderson & Clay Keller)
Alison Herman
Returning guest GM
Episode: ALBERT BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Dave Schilling & Alison Herman)
Marya Gates
Guest GM, Cannes veteran
Screen Drafts
Episode: 21st CENTURY PALME D'OR WINNERS (with Marya E. Gates & Robert Daniels, and Eric Darling)
Kate Hagen
Director and writer, frequent guest on Screen Drafts
Screen Drafts
Episode: JANE CAMPION SUPER DRAFT (with Kate Hagen & Taylor Blackburn)
Taylor Blackburn
Guest drafter and rookie on Screen Drafts
Screen Drafts
Episode: JANE CAMPION SUPER DRAFT (with Kate Hagen & Taylor Blackburn)
David Thomson
Author of A Sudden Flicker of Light, critic and historian
Author/Scholar
Episode: DAVID THOMSON (The Sit-Down with Darren Franich)
Joy Novak
Official sponsor representative, Film and Media Archive at WashU
Film and Media Archive at Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: STEVE JAMES (with Drea Clark & Ryan Marker, and Joy Novak)
Angela Robinson
Guest GM and filmmaker
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: GAY '90s mini-MEGA (with Angela Robinson, Mark Harris, & Adam B. Vary)
Brett Arnold
Screen Drafts rookie GM
Screen Drafts
Episode: FOURQUELS (with Brett Arnold & Jesse Hassenger)

Hosts

Clay Keller
Host and Draft Commissioner with long-standing role at Screen Drafts; central figure in steering debates, vetoes, and roundtable dynamics.
Ryan Marker
Co-host and commissioner; contributes strategic framing, commentary, and oversight of draft mechanics alongside Clay.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 5 stars but enough

    Came here cuz I’ve been catching up and … I cannot believe you let Jo Robinson play Hamnet before it had a wide release. Also, someone tell her to stop referring to actors and other industry players by their first name only.

    There was a recent episode where Clay tried to move people along as if he isn’t the reason for the every episode’s bloat.

    Stop giving Adam B Vary 45 uninterrupted minutes to talk about a movie. Enough.

    I love you guys though. Ryan, step it up and get these people in che... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chodelisa Frank
    United States5 months ago
  • great, with one exception

    great show, love the discussions the format inspires. sorry to say it but drea is an overbearing presence on every episode in which she appears—can’t believe yall made daniel waters listen to her go on and on. anyway, great show generally!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    possumpendulum
    United States5 months ago
  • Outrageous

    -ly bad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    My Dooood
    United States6 months ago
  • It’s the (hilariously chaotic) journey, not the destination

    I started listening to this pod a few months ago, and was at first unsure of the format. I was so invested in “the list” that I was fast forwarding the intros and discussions, and was often left disappointed when my favorites were snubbed. But the more I listened, the more I started to enjoy every hilarious retelling of childhood memory or prolonged back and forth about the virtues of Start Trek V. By the time I was screaming in my car about the ridiculously perfectly chaotic 80s fantasy draft, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrFumblesMcStupid
    United States8 months ago
  • Depends on the GM

    Maybe someday AI will let us excise a GM talking, like Jordan.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MilesToGo69
    United States9 months ago

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Mix of highbrow analysis and playful banter makes episodes addictive.
Long-form format can be polarizing but rewards cinephiles with depth.
Guests bring strong opinions; debates can be fierce but entertaining.
Community vibe and booster club segments add value for sponsors and fans.
Smart, passionate discourse with stellar guests and deep film knowledge.

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JAMES L. BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Eva Anderson & Clay Keller)
Q: Name one of the funny or provocative James L. Brooks aliases featured in a Treehouse of Horror episode.
James Hellbrooks (others mentioned include James L. Bones).
JAMES L. BROOKS SUPER DRAFT (with Eva Anderson & Clay Keller)
Q: Name the person that achieved Best Director Oscar for their directorial debut directly before James L. Brooks or after him.
Robert Redford for Ordinary People.
21st CENTURY PALME D'OR WINNERS (with Marya E. Gates & Robert Daniels, and Eric Darling)
Q: Which 21st century Palme winner was the subject of a trivia question about auctioning his award to fund his next film?
The answer discussed in the trivia round is Lars von Trier, with a correction that the scenario involves the director or the film itself and a noted protest angle rather than a literal auction.
21st CENTURY PALME D'OR WINNERS (with Marya E. Gates & Robert Daniels, and Eric Darling)
Q: What Palme winner has the shortest runtime in the 21st century list?
The group deduces The Sun's Room as a potential shortest runtime candidate, but ultimately settles on a short runtime film discussed in the round.
21st CENTURY PALME D'OR WINNERS (with Marya E. Gates & Robert Daniels, and Eric Darling)
Q: Which director has had the most films in competition in the 21st century with Ken Loach?
Ken Loach is identified as the director with the most competition appearances, underscoring his prolific presence at Cannes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Screen Drafts

What is Screen Drafts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form, debate-driven roundtable format brings together film critics, writers, directors, and industry figures to build definitive “best of” lists across themes and eras. Hosts Clay Keller and Ryan Marker guide serpentine drafts, with guest GMs offering expert perspectives, backstories, and veto-driven strategy. Episodes blend deep cinephile analysis, production history, and playful trivia, all wrapped in a community vibe that rewards strong opinions, convivial banter, and surprising curveballs. Notable strengths include the ambitious guest roster, a clear ruleset with veto dynamics, and a willingness to cover everything from Greek myth cinema to festival histories, making the listening experience both educational and highly entertaini... more

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4. Kate Hagen
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